earthwards
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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Lowy fortunately recovered but watch carefully as the other man on the podium reacts quickly in making sure the trophy is safe as the 84-year-old plunges earthwards.
From The Guardian • May 21, 2015
He is only 41, but so far Musk shows no sign of tumbling earthwards.
From The Guardian • Jul. 17, 2013
I said to myself as Woods's lukewarm floss flopped listlessly earthwards.
From The Guardian • Feb. 18, 2011
While Pilot Gully fought to right the ship, four members of the crew crawled obediently back to the tail, bailed out one by one, jerked their parachute rip cords, floated peacefully earthwards.
From Time Magazine Archive
He held on to Piper as she cried Leo’s name, and they plummeted earthwards.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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